Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District. For example, it typically does not include news of crimes committed in the eastern sectors of the district---because the Southwest Chicago Post's coverage area is primarily the neighborhoods that border Midway Airport and secondarily because including the relatively large volume of crime news from elsewhere in the district would be a logistical challenge. We make this note to offer a little helpful perspective and remind everyone that while crime is definitely a concern in all parts of the district (as it always has been), crime remains relatively low overall in the western section of the district. May all of us work together diligently to keep it that way. May all of us also remember that a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Arrest man on fireworks rap on Archer
A 21-year-old Oswego man was charged with illegal possession of fireworks after he was arrested by police investigating a fender-bender outside 7055 W. Archer at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, April 27.
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| Hernandez |
Adrian Hernandez allegedly admitted to possessing a bag of fireworks found in a vehicle, police said. Hernandez was a passenger in the vehicle.
According to public records, Hernandez was arrested by CPD in December 2023 near the Stevenson Expressway and Damen. He was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a high-capacity magazine and armor-piercing bullets, and possession of a laser sight.
Say man pushed woman
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| Fajardo |
A 25-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5700 block of South Meade at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
Kevin Alberto Fajardo allegedly pushed a 23-year-old woman in the chest during an argument, a CPD spokesman said.
Charged with violating court order
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| Young |
A 21-year-old Clearing resident was charged with violating an order of protection after being arrested at their home in the 6200 block of West 63rd Place at 11:46 p.m. Thursday, April 24.
Katerina Young allegedly ran afoul of a court order by having contact with a 59-year-old man, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
Say man stole, damaged TV set
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| Santiago |
An 18-year-old Vittum Park man was charged with theft, as well as criminal damage to property, after he was arrested near 51st and La Crosse at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 29.
Angel E. Santiago, of the 5400 block of South Archer, allegedly stole and damaged a TV set belonging to a 32-year-old woman.
Claim man refused to leave MDW
A 48-year-old West Pullman man was charged with criminal trespass to land after he was arrested at Midway International Airport at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, April 24.
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| Matticx |
Maurice G. Matticx, of the 400 block of West 118th Street, allegedly refused to leave the airport after being ordered to do so.
According to public records, Matticx has been arrested six times by CPD since 2022, mostly on trespassing charges but also once on a “theft of services” charge.
Arrest man on gun rap at MDW
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| Espinoza |
A 24-year-old man from Pearland, Texas was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested at Midway International Airport at 4:33 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
Jose R. Espinoza allegedly tried to board a passenger jet with a handgun in his carry-on bag, a CPD spokesman said
Charge man with domestic battery on Pulaski
A 25-year-old Englewood man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested outside at 6002 S. Pulaski at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
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| Ortiz |
Leonel Ortiz, of the 1400 block of West 73rd Street, allegedly pushed a 21-year-old woman against a wall during an argument. A charge of aggravated assault was added after Ortiz allegedly walked up on a police officer with a clenched fist. A charge of aggravated battery was added after Ortiz allegedly grabbed and pushed a police officer at the scene.
According to public records, Ortiz has been arrested three times by CPD since 2022 on charges that included possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license.
Allegedly threw drink on another man
A 39-year-old Brighton Park man was charged with battery after he was arrested in the baggage claim area at Midway International Airport at 2:57 a.m. Monday, April 28.
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| Avalos |
Luis E. Avalos, of the 2500 block of West 40th Street, deliberately spilled a beverage on a 37-year-old man, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Avalos has been arrested 10 times by CPD since 2017 on charges that included drinking alcohol on the public way, possession of a controlled substance, driving without a license, driving without insurance, driving on a sidewalk, damage to public property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, aggravated fleeing, theft, retail theft, possession of a pellet gun, battery and domestic battery.
Employees finger woman as alleged thief
A 66-year-old Chicago Lawn woman was charged with retail theft after she was arrested at Continental Sales, 6333 S. Cicero, at 6:29 p.m. Monday, April 28.
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| Cain |
Cynthia Cain, of the 6300 block of South Washtenaw, was reportedly identified by employees as the woman who stole merchandise from the store on March 28. A CPD spokesman did not say what was allegedly stolen.
According to public records, Cain was arrested by CPD in August 2024 at 58th and Kedzie and charged with battery.
Charge man again with domestic battery
A 26-year-old Brighton Park man was charged with domestic battery and violating an order of protection after he was arrested outside at 5900 S. Pulaski at 11:31 p.m. Monday, April 28.
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| Almendares |
Jose Almendares, of the 4200 block of South Francisco, allegedly struck a 42-year-old man in an argument that occurred in the 3700 block of West 59th Street, shortly before his arrest.
According to public records, Almendares has been arrested 14 times by CPD since 2016—multiple times for domestic battery and violating orders of protection—but also for obstructing identification, drinking alcohol on the public way, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, criminal damage to property and aggravated battery of a police officer.
Woman charged after crash on Archer
A 28-year-old Lower West Side woman was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to carry a driver’s license and two counts of failure to give information regarding a traffic crash after she was arrested in from of 5523 S. Narragansett at 9:44 p.m. Friday, April 11.
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| Villagomez Cerda |
Leticia Villagomez Cerda, of the 2000 block of South Leavitt, reportedly crashed her vehicle into two other vehicles in the 6000 block of South Archer, minutes before she was apprehended, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Villagomez Cerda was arrested by CPD in October 2016 at 26th and Central Park and charged with aggravated DUI.
Charge man with domestic battery
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| Rivera |
A 23-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5800 block of South Monitor at 11:55 a.m. Saturday, April 12.
Kenneth V. Rivera allegedly hit a 27-year-old man during an argument.
Charge man with punching co-worker
A 21-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with battery after he was arrested in front of 5757 W. 59th St. at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 15.
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| Botello |
Ramiro Botello, of the 5600 block of South Pulaski, allegedly punched a 22-year-old man, a co-worker, in the face, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
A month before his arrest, Botello was arrested by CPD near 59th and St. Louis and charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, according to public records.
Charge Cicero man in connection with crash
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| Ambriz |
A 54-year-old Cicero man was charged with DUI, reckless driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident and illegally transporting open alcohol in a vehicle after he was arrested in front of 6299 W. 55th St. at 8:11 p.m. Sunday, April 20.
Ramiro Ambriz, of the 1400 block of South 57th Court, allegedly crashed into three parked vehicles several blocks north of where he was apprehended, a CPD spokesman said.
She hit me, man tells police
A 47-year-old Clearing woman was charged with domestic battery after she was arrested at her home in the 6000 block of South Central at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, April 3.
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| Moctezuma |
Maria Isabel Moctezuma allegedly used a bag to hit a 31-year-old man in the head during an argument, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Moctezuma was arrested by CPD in December 2018 near 64th and Hamlin and charged with domestic battery.
Charged with ‘peeping tom’ crime
A 45-year-old Clearing man was charged with criminal trespassing, as well as disorderly conduct/window peeping after he was arrested at his home in the 6500 block of West 65th Street at 8:27 p.m. Friday, April 11.
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| Blasiaski |
Ryan Blasiaski was apprehended by police responding to a “suspicious person” call. A CPD spokesman did not say exactly where Blasiaski allegedly peered in another person’s window.
According to public records, Blasiaski has been arrested six times by CPD since 2019 on charges that included criminal trespassing and public indecency.
Claim man threatened woman at park
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| Mancilla |
A 30-year-old Burbank man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested in Hale Park, 6258 W. 62nd St., at 3:32 p.m. Monday, April 14.
Michael A. Mancilla, of the 7700 block of South Monitor, was apprehended by police responding to a “person with a gun” call. He allegedly made a verbal threat against a 20-year-old woman in the park, police said.
Charge man with DUI in crash
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| Glaze |
A 45-year-old Hometown man was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after he was arrested outside 6100 S. Austin at 5:13 p.m. Friday, April 18.
Michael A. Glaze, of the 4300 block of West 87th Place, hit a parked vehicle before he was arrested, a CPD spokesman said.
Charged again with violating order of protection
A 57-year-old Oak Park man was charged with violating an order of protection after he was arrested in the backyard of a home in the 6400 block of South Kedvale at 11:49 a.m. Tuesday, April 22.
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| Alvarez-Carrillo |
Eduardo Alvarez-Carrillo, of the 400 block of South Scoville, allegedly knocked on a door at the home, in violation of a court order.
According to public records, Alvarez-Carrillo has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2023—once charged with domestic battery and six times charged with violating an order of protection.
Say homeless man set fire at MDW
A 28-year-old homeless man was charged with arson, as well as criminal trespass to property, after he was arrested at Midway International Airport at 3:21 p.m. Monday, April 14.
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| Vazquez |
Jose E. Vazquez, of the homeless shelter in the 1400 block of South Canal, allegedly started a small fire in the “departure” area of the airport. It was quickly extinguished, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Vazquez has been arrested nine times by CPD since 2021 on such charges as criminal trespass to land, theft, indecent exposure, obstructing identification and disorderly conduct/window peeping.
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